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INEC Releases Final List, Details Of Candidates For Bye-Elections
reports that this comes barely a month after the electoral body released the timetable and schedule of activities for conducting the bye-elections resulting from the resignation or demise of National and State Houses of Assembly members….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The INEC National Commissioner and Information Voter Education Committee Chairman, Sam Olumekun, in a statement on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to scrutinize the personal particulars of the candidates that have been published.
The statement read, “Nigerians may recall that recently the Commission released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for bye-elections arising from the death or resignation of Members of the National and State Houses of Assembly.
These elections will be held on Saturday, 3rd February 2024 across nine States of the Federation covering two Senatorial Districts (Ebonyi South and Yobe East); four Federal Constituencies (Shanga/Ngaski/Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Surulere I Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State and Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State); and three State Constituencies (Guma I State Constituency of Benue State, Chibok State Constituency of Borno State and Chikun State Constituency of Kaduna State).
“As provided in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities, the personal particulars and final list of candidates have been published today in our State offices and the affected constituencies pursuant to the provision of Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022. The list of candidates is also published on our website and social media platforms.
“We appeal to Nigerians to scrutinize the personal particulars (Form EC9 and academic credentials) of the candidates. Any aspirant who participated in his/her party primaries with reasonable grounds to believe that the information provided by the candidate is false can challenge the nomination in a Federal high Court as provided in Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act 2022.
“For clarity, this publication only applies to the forthcoming bye-elections as they are fresh elections for which political parties conducted primaries and nominated their candidates. For the re-run elections to be held on the same day, the list and personal particulars of candidates have been published before the 2023 General Election. The re-run elections are conducted pursuant to the orders of the Election Petition Appeal Tribunals. They are not fresh elections open to new/disqualified candidates which obviates the need to publish their personal particulars again.”
The upcoming Real Madrid presidential election has intensified as incumbent Florentino Perez and challenger Enrique Riquelme present competing visions for the club’s future.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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During an appearance on the television program El Hormiguero, Riquelme announced that he has secured agreements to sign Manchester City players Erling Haaland and Rodri if he is elected.
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Riquelme, a 37-year-old businessman, has provided a notarized financial guarantee promising to pay 100% of the membership fees for all 100,000 club members next season if he fails to fulfill his transfer promises.
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He also asserted that Haaland has a release clause in his contract and has expressed a desire to play for Real Madrid.
Florentino Perez’s Counter-Proposals
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Perez has pledged that key stars Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior will remain at the club, dismissing ongoing transfer rumors.
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The incumbent president confirmed that the potential return of manager José Mourinho is contingent on his re-election, noting that a three-year contract has already been agreed upon should he win.
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Perez announced that he will unveil the club’s first major signing for the upcoming season today, June 4, emphasizing his commitment to recruiting elite talent.
A heated public disagreement has emerged between musician and skitmaker Nasboi and presidential aide Segun Dada, centered on differing views regarding patriotism and sacrifice for the nation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Origin of the Dispute
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The conflict began after Nasboi published a post on his account advising against dying for Nigeria, regardless of one’s level of patriotism.
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Nasboi specifically wrote: “No matter how patriotic, please don’t die for Nigeria”.
The Presidential Aide’s Response
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Segun Dada fired back at the entertainer, emphasizing that security personnel and soldiers routinely and willingly risk their lives to defend the country and protect its citizens.
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Dada argued that the sacrifices made by the military to safeguard lives and property should not be minimized.
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The presidential aide also launched a personal attack on Nasboi, characterizing him as unsuccessful in his attempts at comedy, skitmaking, and music.
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Dada stated: “Members of the armed forces give their lives for the nation without question to safeguard lives and properties. This failed comedian/failed skit maker /failed musician has the gall to rubbish the sacrifices because of the fighting men and women of the armed forces”.
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has officially suspended Malam Rabi’u Yusuf, the Village Head of Rikadawa, following accusations of his involvement in the illegal sale of farmland in the Madobi Local Government Area. The suspension was declared on Wednesday during a hearing held by the Kano Emirate Council, with the notice delivered by the District Head of Kano, Alhaji Ali Ibrahim Ahmad Matawalle, and the Waziri of Kano, Alhaji Sa’ad Shehu Gidado.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Details of the Allegations
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The investigation began after complaints were filed against the village head and Isah Dahiru, the son of a district head.
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Both individuals are accused of selling farmland formerly belonging to the late District Head of Madobi, Alhaji Sale Musa Kwankwaso, without his authorization.
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Evidence presented to the council linked the village head to the unauthorized transaction, which officials stated violated the trust and responsibilities expected of traditional leaders.
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Complainant Muddasir Dahiru testified that he submitted a petition after discovering that the suspects had allegedly sold parts of the land to him without the rightful owner’s consent.
The Kano Emirate Council has confirmed that their investigation into this matter remains active.
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